The Plugable USB-C Docking Station with Power Delivery (UD-CA1A) increases the functionality, usability, and flexibility of supported USB-C systems like the Dell XPS 13 and XPS 15. Power up your productivity with the ability to add an external HDMI display while simultaneously providing up to 60W of power to charge your system and expanding your connectivity with Gigabit Ethernet, audio input/output, and five USB ports to connect your peripherals. All through a single USB-C cable. The HDMI and charging functions of the UD-CA1A are powered by one of USB 3.1’s most exciting new features: support for "Alternate Modes" and Power Delivery. Alternate Modes allow certain non-USB data and protocols (such as native video) to be sent over a USB-C cable, while Power Delivery enables you to power and charge a supported system without the need for the laptop's proprietary charger. Support for these features must also be built-in to the system being used, so please see the important additional compatibility details in the sections below. USB 3.1 Type-C Compatibility Many current USB-C systems which do support Alt Mode video output do not support charging via USB-C. Systems such as this will output video from the dock, but will still need their proprietary OEM chargers. For example, some systems will display a warning during boot if connected to a 85W power adapter rather than a 130W power adapter. These systems may still charge, but at a slower rate. Thunderbolt 3 ports generally support Alt Mode video output, but Power Delivery/charging is system-specific ASMedia USB 3.1 controllers do not support Alt Mode and are not supported Refer to your user manual to verify the USB-C port supports video data and charging Important Compatibility Details Not all USB-C ports are created equally USB-C is a new standard with much versatility. As a result, compatibility information is complex. Some USB-C systems support Alt Mode video output, while others do not. Some can be powered and charged via USB-C Power Delivery, while others do not. Please refer to your user manual or system manufacturer to verify that the USB-C port supports video data and charging. Some of the best examples of systems which currently support Alt Mode and Power Delivery are: Dell XPS 13" 7390 / 9380 Dell XPS 15" 9560 Lenovo Yoga 720 13" Lenovo ThinkPad T480 HP Spectre x360 13" Microsoft Surface Book 2 2018 MacBook Pro 2018 MacBook Air Plugable USB-C Docking Station with USB Power Delivery The UD-CA1A powers up your productivity with the following features: Drive a single HDMI display output as a maximum resolution of 4K 30Hz (2560x1600 and lower @ 60Hz) on compatible* USB-C Alt Mode systemsKeep your compatible* USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 system host system charged with 60W of powerEnjoy a variety of USB connectivity with five total USB portsStay connected with a wired Gigabit Ethernet portMake use of your headphones or microphone with audio input and output portsFlexible for your work space with included stand to use the dock in a vertical orientation In the Box 1x UD-CA1A Docking Station 1x USB-C to USB-C cable (1m) 1x Power Supply (80W, 20V 4A) 1x Optional Vertical Stand 1x Quick Start Guide UD-CA1A UD-CUBE UD-CAM USBC-11IN1E Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Customer Reviews 4.3 out of 5 stars 389 4.3 out of 5 stars 69 4.1 out of 5 stars 324 4.1 out of 5 stars 196 Price $92.95$92.95 $66.95$66.95 $159.86$159.86 $114.95$114.95 Dimensions (Inches) 3" x 1" x 6.6" (vertical) 2.5" x 2.3" x 1.4" 4" x 3.5" x 1.25" 3.31" x 9.76" x 1.18" Host Charging 60W Not Supported 85W Not Supported VESA Mount X X ✓ X Audio In / Out Separate Headphone/Microphone Jacks X Single Headphone/Mic Combo Jack Single Headphone/Mic Combo Jack USB 3.0 Ports 3 (front) 1 4 3 USB 2.0 Ports 2 (rear) 2 X 0 Video Port & Max Resolution HDMI 4K 30Hz HDMI 4K 30Hz HDMI 4K 30Hz 2x HDMI 4K 60Hz